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Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

This decadent tart features a buttery crust filled with a silky, dense mixture of peanut butter and dark chocolate. The process involves baking a crumbly crust, melting chocolate, and blending it into a creamy filling, resulting in a glossy, firm dessert with rich, layered flavors. Chilled to perfection, it offers a luscious combination of textures and nostalgic tastes in an elegant presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • additional for garnish melted chocolate optional drizzle
  • chopped peanuts for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Tart pan with removable bottom
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and a pinch of sea salt in a bowl until well combined and the mixture sticks together when pressed.
  2. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a tart pan with a removable bottom, creating an even layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until golden and fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate with the heavy cream over low heat or in short bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly so it doesn’t melt the filling.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar, stirring until smooth and creamy. Fold in the melted chocolate mixture carefully until fully integrated.
  5. Pour the peanut butter and chocolate filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface. Place the tart in the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Once set, optionally melt some additional chocolate and drizzle over the top for a glossy finish. Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired for added texture and visual appeal.
  7. Slice the tart into portions, serve chilled, and enjoy the rich, decadent flavors that marry the nostalgic peanut butter with intense dark chocolate.

Notes

For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate and plant-based butter. To make it gluten-free, substitute cookie crumbs with gluten-free options. Keep the tart refrigerated for best texture and flavor.